'Facing the Metro-leading Washington Capitals, the blue and gold scored eight goals in an eventual rout at Capital One Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win barnburner in Washington, D.C.
The Sabres Report - Mar 31, 2025
Opinion: The Hockey Gods were smiling on the Sabres in Washington
'Washington came into the game with a 24-7-6 record at home, while the Sabres were 11-23-3 away from Western New York.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Hockey Gods were smiling on the Sabres in Washington
Ovechkin scores No. 890 in Capitals loss to Sabres
'“I think we’ve made it a point that these last 20 games we were going to make something out of it,” Thompson said. “Try to build some momentum going into next year and try to hammer home an identity that we want to play by.”' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores No. 890 in Capitals loss to Sabres
“That stuff’s contagious” | Late-game composure, blocked shots lead Sabres past Capitals
'“We kept playing,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “We kept trying to create pressure. Both teams made some fundamental mistakes. You look at a couple coverage plays and a couple tip goals. Tip goals by us, tip goals by them. I thought every time they tried to get a little bit of momentum, we were able to take that away.”' … [Read more...] about “That stuff’s contagious” | Late-game composure, blocked shots lead Sabres past Capitals
'A guy you want to follow' | Teammates share memories ahead of Rasmus Dahlin's 500th game
'It’s just the way he skates. I mean, the flow that he has. There’s just a certain rhythm to his game and a flow to his game that makes him hard to stop. The deception and his skill level is just elite.' … [Read more...] about ‘A guy you want to follow’ | Teammates share memories ahead of Rasmus Dahlin’s 500th game
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unable to hold lead in overtime loss to Crunch Amerks.com) Crunch Rally Past Americans, 3-2, In Overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 30, 2025
Sunday's Washington Coverage
Sabres visit the Capitals after Quinn’s 2-goal game (AP) Caps Host Sabres (WashingtonCapos.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
UPL unable to bail out the Sabres in another turnover-prone loss: Takeaways from Philly
'The mistakes by Byram and Benson were among the numerous mishaps by the Sabres after they took the lead, and it cost them a four-game win streak. Jiri Kulich turned the puck over on the Flyers’ fourth goal, and Owen Tippett’s first of two goals was a one-timer on the power play with Benson in the penalty box.' … [Read more...] about UPL unable to bail out the Sabres in another turnover-prone loss: Takeaways from Philly
Rasmus Dahlin still yearning to captain Sabres to playoffs after 500 games
'“At his age, it’s really even 10 times harder to be captain,” Sabres winger Alex Tuch said of his teammate. “Finding his voice, figuring out what kind of leader he wants to be and how and when he wants to use his voice. It’s been really interesting and fun and exciting to see how unbelievable of a leader that he is. He didn’t need the C on his chest. We all knew who the leader … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin still yearning to captain Sabres to playoffs after 500 games
Inside the NHL: As Sabres get set to meet Caps, Lindy Ruff gives it up to ageless Alex Ovechkin
'“The league as a whole has wrapped their arms around what he’s accomplished, and what he is accomplishing at the age he’s doing it,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said of the 39-year-old Ovechkin after practice Friday. “He’s one incredible athlete, with one incredible shot and the shot really hasn’t gone down that much over all these years. And I think that’s due to how strong that … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As Sabres get set to meet Caps, Lindy Ruff gives it up to ageless Alex Ovechkin
Sunday's Philadelphia Coverage
Matvei Michkov’s second straight two-goal game leads Flyers past Buffalo Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Michkov keeps humming, Flyers beat Sabres with 7 more goals (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Michkov, Flyers Strike for 7 Against Sabres (WENJ-FM) York returns for Flyers against Sabres after disciplinary issue (NHL.com) Postgame 5: Flyers offense erupts in 7-4 win over Buffalo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Matvei Michkov has 2nd straight 2-goal outing to lead the Flyers past the Sabres 7-4
'Jack Quinn scored twice, and Alex Tuch and John-Jason Peterkaas added goals as the Sabres had their three-game winning streak halted in the opener of a three-game trip. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had 25 stops.' … [Read more...] about Matvei Michkov has 2nd straight 2-goal outing to lead the Flyers past the Sabres 7-4
Sabres throttled in Philadelphia
'Philadelphia pulled further ahead six-and-a-half minutes into the third period of play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres throttled in Philadelphia
Opinion: It was Christmas in March for the Flyers on Saturday
'There wasn’t anything Luukkonen could do later as Owen Tippet came down and undressed Bryson giving him a clean lane. Four guys were around the goal scorer Jakob Pelletier, but none of the Sabres covered him.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: It was Christmas in March for the Flyers on Saturday
Michkov scores twice again for Flyers in victory against Sabres
'Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin did not play because of an illness. Ruff said Dahlin is doubtful to play Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Michkov scores twice again for Flyers in victory against Sabres